Norton, Mass. - September 10, 2016 - The Springfield College women's tennis program put forth a valiant effort, but came up short, as the Pride was defeated by Wheaton College, 5-4, in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play on Saturday afternoon in Norton.

With the loss, the Pride falls to 0-2 to start the year, while the Lyons level its record at 1-1 on the year. Springfield College picked up its four victories in No. 3 Doubles, and No. 3, No. 4 and No. 6 singles.

Benefitting from an 8-3 win at the No. 3 doubles slot by Nicole Piazza (Portland, Conn.) and Rachel Litchfield (Northbridge, Mass.), the Pride went in to singles play trailing the Lyons, 2-1.